Mysterious Symbols (Thanks to Baizhai for the Power of Love, Thank You)

Lead-gray clouds covered the entire Ailao Mountain, and a light rain continued to fall.

The mountain path leading upwards is muddy and sticky, softened by the ever-present mountain mist. Beneath the surface layer of withered leaves lie loose pebbles and hidden pits, so one must be careful not to slip with each step.

The primeval forest on both sides was so dense that it was impossible to breathe. The tree trunks were dark and rough, and the twisted branches intertwined horizontally, like countless dead branches blocking the mountain road. The dense broad leaves were piled up in layers, cutting the sunlight into fragments.

Wearing raincoats, Su Yu and the others walked along the muddy mountain path. Kurama had Su Yu build her a small wooden hut of one square meter, where she took shelter from the rain. Goyle carried her at the front of the group using Levitation Charm.

"Mmm~~ Ayi Duo, your mother's pork jerky is so delicious! Can I take some more when we go down the mountain...?"

The gluttonous Kurama was still restless in his nest, chewing on the dried meat that Ayi Duo's mother had made that morning, making satisfied gurgling sounds.

When Ayi Duo heard the Kurama's voice and heard him touch her chin, she readily agreed.

As for why we didn't hear any complaints from Callis and the others, it's because they were all on their boyfriends' backs. Yousu Yu felt like he was being harassed and annoyed. Several girls looked at him at the same time, but Su Yu was thick-skinned and pretended not to see them. Then he was pinched by the girls until he grimaced.

The rain gradually stopped, and the fog began to thicken, carrying a strange, viscous feel. Even the compass needle spun wildly on the dial.

Goyle suddenly stopped, tilting his head back and looking towards the direction of the treetops. Su Yu and the others also stopped and looked over.

The bark was covered with symbols, like some kind of ancient script. The symbols were crooked and uneven in color. Most strangely, they looked like something wriggling under the bark, causing the symbols to undulate.

"This is a type of Gu worm used in Miao Village to locate places and guide people. Ordinary people can't see it. Let's hurry, we'll be there soon."

Ayi Duo walked over to Goyle and explained to everyone.

"The Ailao Mountain are becoming increasingly turbulent. Many poachers have appeared here, specializing in hunting rare and protected animals. Although it is very dangerous, they are willing to risk their lives for money."

Along the way, Ayi Duo had already destroyed several animal traps. These heartless hunters didn't care about the lives of these rare wild animals; all they cared about was money. To them, the animals caught in the traps were nothing more than blue-black hundred-yuan bills.

Goyle didn't say anything; he just silently followed Ayi Duo, helping her break the animal traps and rescue the animals with broken legs.

"Do you... eat... sizzling... honey candy?"

Goyle, looking somewhat naive, pulled out a packet of Fizzing Whizzbees, muttering in broken East University.

He wasn't very good at expressing himself. He only noticed that Ayi Duo seemed a little unhappy. Goyle put the honey candy in Ayi Duo's hand, then picked up the black-crested gibbon and walked over to Su Yu.

"Has this silly thing finally gotten it?" Su Yu thought to himself, but he still used his healing Ninjutsu. In no time, the black-crested gibbon chirped as it climbed up a tree and ran away.

"Thank you, dear guests."

Su Yu watched as Ayi Duo shyly thanked Goyle. Goyle Er chuckled and rubbed his head, secretly marveling at how perfectly matched the two were. One was clever and quick-witted, the other simple and honest. If this were a female-oriented novel, it could easily fill hundreds of thousands of words...

However... Su Yu looked back at Crabbe, who was still secretly eating Kurama's expired cheesecake, and slapped his forehead. This guy is also a talent. What did Young Master Malfoy do to deserve having two outstanding talents at the same time?

"Hey Draco, look! Isn't Goyle falling in love too?"

Pansy crept close to Malfoy's ear from Malfoy back and whispered something.

"Crabbe! Can you please stop eating?! It's starting to rot! Have I ever been short of food or water for you? Is this really necessary?!"

Malfoy was extremely worried, but all he got in return was, "Don't waste it..."

"What? What did you say, Pansy? Don't get so close... my ears are itchy..."

Fine, I wish all three of you will stay single forever! How did I end up with such an unromantic and clueless man like you!

Pansy flicked Malfoy on the forehead, and Malfoy, in pain, immediately clutched his head and howled, almost knocking Pansy to the ground.

Ginny and Cho Chang and the other girls were studying the symbols on the tree, while Hermione was flipping through her book to translate them, unaware of what was happening around them.

"Su Yu, have some water. How about we rest for a while before setting off again? The fog is so thick right now, are we afraid of getting lost if we keep going?"

Daphne took out a bottle of soda and handed it to Su Yu. Ka-jie nodded in agreement. This Ailao Mountain was truly mysterious and dangerous. Along the way, there were countless poisonous insects. She wondered how the Miao People there managed to survive.

Neville was still chatting with Parvati, but the signal was a bit weak from time to time. Su Yu even created a miniature portal for his notebook, which made the signal transmission unobstructed.

"Uh... cough cough... let me have a sip, quickly Su Yu, let me have a sip."

Kurama got stuck in the jerky. This little fox, Su Yu had no way to deal with her, so she quickly took a bottle of soda and slowly fed her to help her clear her throat.

Ayi Duo didn't object to resting for a while. The fog was indeed too thick, and she was afraid of getting lost. So Su Yu used Wood Release to create a house, and everyone went inside to rest.

"I need to take a hot bath! I feel all sticky and uncomfortable."

Several girls dragged Ayi Duo along to take a bath. Su Yu specially used his Boil Release to create a large hot spring pool, dividing it in the middle, so that everyone could enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot spring in this deep mountain forest.

"Kurama! You're a girl, you shouldn't go bathing with Su Yu, understand?"

Daphne reacted quickly, grabbing the Kurama who was about to jump away and pulling her into her arms. Ignoring her struggles, she walked into the women's bathing area.

Crabbe transformed into a little fireman, continuously heating the pool, while Malfoy lay comfortably in the water, a towel draped over his forehead.

"This is simply paradise!"

In the kitchen, Su Yu had also brought the Egg Beater, and was busy making lunch with all the clattering and clanging.

"Let me go... you bunch of female hooligans! Su Yu, save me!"

On the girl's side, Kurama let out a wail.